How 2023 Will Impact Your Health, Well-Being, and Relationships, According to
Find out the astrological highlights of 2023 and how to use these starry moments to shore up your mental and physical health.
A whole new calendar year often comes with a ton of anticipation, excitement, and — let’s be honest — at least a sprinkle of anxiety as you realize just how many question marks fill the next 12 months. But those very same question marks can be equally motivating, as they create space for endless possibilities.
Maybe you’ve been contemplating training for your first-ever 5K or investing in your everyday wellness by getting an under-desk treadmill for a few months now. Or, you might currently be considering working more closely with a therapist to prioritize your mental health. No matter what idea or goal you’ve been batting around, in 2023, you’ll have a blank slate to pursue it. And you’re sure to find success with a little guidance from the planetary movements of the year.
Ahead, everything you need to know about astrology in 2023, including the major astrological events and how they’ll affect your well-being and growth. Plus, you’ll learn how to use these astrological events to your advantage and boost your mental well-being, physical health, relationships, and beyond.
What to Know About 2023’s Main Astrological Events
Though you might usually itch to hit the ground running come the first of any year, this year may feel different. 2023 kicks off with a double whammy of astrological events that can tank your energy: Mercury (the planet of communication) and Mars (the planet of action) are both retrograde for the first few weeks of the year. It’s possible to feel pretty much the opposite of fired up, craving hibernation more than you typically would mid-winter and being exhausted by delays, setbacks, and miscommunication galore.
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The good news? On January 12, Mars ends its backspin in curious mutable air sign Gemini, which began on October 30. And on the 18th, Mercury gets back on track in the industrious cardinal earth sign Capricorn. These planetary shifts won’t be like a light switch, by any means. But you’ll slowly be better able to gather information, connect with others, and self-motivate in a way that allows you to build momentum on your wellness aspirations.
Just ahead of spring, on March 7, Saturn (the planet of hard work, boundaries, and commitment), makes a major move into Pisces for the first time since 1996. This mutable water sign is known for being particularly empathic and mystical. Until 2025, this transit can support your efforts to get serious about spiritual pursuits (think: meditation or energy healing) that support your body and mind.
Then, a new two-year-long eclipse series begins to play out in sister signs Aries and Libra — on April 20 and October 14, respectively. These intense solar eclipses/new moons ruled by the cardinal fire sign and the cardinal air sign can spur major change and new beginnings around your sense of self and partnerships. At the same time, an eclipse series that started in late 2021 — which may have overhauled your values, self-love, and intimate bonds — will wrap up. Those game-changing lunar eclipses take place on May 5 in the fixed water…
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